Tyrese Haliburton 3-pointers: Pacers guard shocks Celtics with two buzzer-beaters in Game 1 of ECF

Brendan OSullivan

Tyrese Haliburton 3-pointers: Pacers guard shocks Celtics with two buzzer-beaters in Game 1 of ECF image

Tyrese Haliburton is taking the Pacers on quite the playoff run, and his magic isn't done just yet.

Indiana is keeping pace with the Boston Celtics through Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the All-Star guard has a lot to do with it.

Typically known for his elite playmaking, Haliburton is showcasing an excellent level of shotmaking, especially at the end of quarters. He drained two ridiculous shots to close out the second and third quarters, shocking the TD Garden crowd.

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Tyrese Haliburton's 3-pointers in Game 1 vs. Celtics

Haliburton had quite the performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He posted a double-double with points and assists, but his 3-point shooting was what stood out.

With just a few seconds before halftime, Haliburton pulled a 3 from the Celtics' half-court logo. It tied the game at 64 heading into the break.

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The halftime break wasn't enough to cool down Haliburton, though. He closed out the third quarter with another wild shot. This one wasn't as long, but a double-clutch bank shot from the left wing counts all the same.

Tyrese Haliburton Game 1 stats

  • Points: 25
  • Rebounds: 3 
  • Assists: 10
  • Steals: 3
  • Blocks: 1
  • FGs: 8/18
  • 3-pt FGs: 6/14
  • FTs: 3/3
  • TOs: 3

Celtics vs. Pacers schedule, scores, results

GameDateSiteTime (ET)TV Channel/Live stream
1May 21Boston8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
2May 23Boston8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
3May 25Indianapolis8:30 p.m.ABC, Sling
4May 27Indianapolis8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
5*May 29Boston8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
6*May 31Indianapolis8 p.m.ESPN, Sling
7*June 2Boston8 p.m.ESPN, Sling

* - If necessary

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Brendan OSullivan

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Brendan O'Sullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News, joining in 2024. He previously worked at Newsday on Long Island, New York after graduating from Quinnipiac University.